Category Archives: Family
It is sometimes difficult to be a Mom while being a doctoral student
Lately, I have been very worried about my youngest daughter. She is struggling with some important life decisions, and she has pulled away from us and becoming more dependent on her girlfriends. This has stressed her out and caused her to be a bit grumpy once in a while at home. In fact, it became [...]
Kayleigh’s Ragnar 2011
My oldest daughter turned 19 years old two days ago. It is almost hard to believe it has been that long since I first became a mother. But I am so glad I am a mom to three wonderful kids. It is my favorite role, and I love spending time and talking with my children. [...]
Two-Tiered Cats – Photo Friday
Our kitties have been staying in the house the past few days because it is so cold outside. They like to hang out with me and Ray as we work on our computers at night. We have both been goofing off between semesters and getting ready to teach our Spring semester courses. I think I [...]
Ben’s Anime Hat
Ben had his new Anime costume show up today. It is a custom fit costume we ordered from China through eBay. The hat is too small, but he likes wearing it. I love my son very much. I am so glad he was smiling when I took this picture.
Kayleigh’s fancy ball gown
Kayleigh went to a fancy high school dance on Saturday. She has been preparing for a month, including renting a beautiful dress (and hooped slip). She was so pretty, and she had lots of safe fun.
My boys going to a meeting
My favorite men are all dressed up to go to LDS General Conference priesthood session. Today has been a good day of conference talks from LDS general authorities. They spent a lot of time today giving advice about how to raise happy children and how to be good parents. I am so grateful that the [...]
Kayleigh’s amazing accomplishment
Kayleigh recently received notice that she has been admitted into the University of Utah’s School of Music program. This is an important accomplishment because it is a very prestigious music program. I am very excited because I am also a student at the University of Utah. I will be able to help Kayleigh out as [...]
Ben’s new viola
Ben has a new viola. He has played it a lot today. Ray and I believe that Ben finds playing his viola quite enjoyable and rewarding, and Ben is getting quite good at playing the viola. Ben is a member of the Utah Youth Symphony, a youth arm of the Utah Symphony. Kayleigh also plays [...]
Ben hanging out
Ben is here relaxing playing a game on his iPod Touch. He had just practiced playing his beautiful viola. He is a very nice young man, and I am very proud of him.
Why are some Moms so mean?
Ben needed bananas so he can do the Bobo skit in LDS seminary tomorrow. I stopped at the Smith’s grocery store in downtown Salt Lake City on my way home tonight to pick up some bananas and other food. I had a long day at the university, but I wanted to stop and pick up [...]
